Projects Progress on the Merc (Quick-N-Dirty)...

I've only posted a few pics here and there in the past so I wanted to put together a string of pics showing the progress I've made so far. My intention is to get some feedback (aka opinions, I ain't scared) and maybe some ideas. I'm planning on lowering it (obviously), suede/semi gloss paint, www tires, hub caps, etc. Original running motor and 3 speed OD still in the car.

The day I brought it home.


The chop was started already, wasn't as bad as I though it would be...




It's namesake....









Now the ugly part...





Shaved turn signals and molded nose....



Set the back glass in the get an idea of how she looks...


Where it's at today...



I'll keep you guys updated as I go....I hope you guys (and gals) enjoyed the pics.

 

I sure did! Nice job.

 

Looks good.... Have her ready for the Cheaterama in August!!!!!
CheaterJack

 

Thats probably one of the nicest 4dr. chopped Mercs I've seen. Real nice work.

 

Looks great!!!

 

Very nice.

Max

 

Looking good!

 

Thanks guys, I'll post more pics as I progress....hope to be cruisin this summer.

 

I Love 4 door Mercs

here is my progress...

http://gallery.me.com/vonminden#100205&bgcolor=black&view=grid

Its actually got the Headliner in. Carpet and Door panels started now.

working on the trays for the rear of the front seat. I have all the mechanism done and mounting it into the seats..

Looks like you have a Sweet ride there

 

HA HA HA! Your progress pic's are in reverse!!! Looks great Aaron....

 

Great chop, man! I'm looking forward to seeing this ride!

Joel

 

keep us updated

 

awesome. cant wait to see how this one comes out.

 

Looks pimp, hope to see it at some point.

 

Rounded the hood corners today and as long as I was there I filled the trim holes in the hood. After that I realized the gap was kind of screwed up and being the hood fit perfect everywhere but the front edge I just built out the bottom lip to match the hood.

Also rebuilt the front brakes and cleaned and repacked the front bearings.

Busy but very gratifying day.....

 

Looks nice

 

looking good Rob

 

nice work, car looks great... good use of a 4 door... keep it up...

 

Update: Finished the bodywork on the nose. Put it in primer to see how it looks.



Quarter and trunk done and in primer.



Also finished the front brakes and wheel bearings, along with adjusting the door strikers so the doors close nice and tight.

'til next time...

 

Looking real good, now show us the side view.
TwoChops

 

how were your floors and rockers?

 

Yup, looking good!

Max

 

Rockers were shot, had a friend of mine make up some new ones and the floors were decent. Just had to replace the drivers front side.

New rockers...



Repaired wheel wells...



Lots of time spent making the door gaps look right....
Am I being too much of a stickler?

 

GO MAN, GO!!!! Make it as perfect as you can !!:

 

Props to you Rob, you do some great work for one dude in his house garage. Cant wait to see this thing laying frame this summer. It it for your wife?

ROB

 

No, she gets the 2 door thats sitting in storage.

 

thats coming along nicely. any hint as to what colour your going with?

 

Not sure yet....thinking suede blue or green like the Oz Merc....

 

Excellent chop... yup Excellent. Blue or green KILLER.

Big Brad.

 

Beautiful job. I too am doing a '50 moredoor Merc and have a huge thread on the progress of my chop. Its funny, we both did it different ways, and both are coming out nice. I've heard that no two people chop a top the same way. I guess as long as it comes out nice, who cares? Keep up the good work, and the pictures......I'm always looking for ideas!